YearToAvoid

2013 Hyundai Azera Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 33 steering complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, 29% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 61,000. No related recall covers this issue, though owners frequently compare it to a steering coupler recall on other Hyundai models.

Steering complaints
33
29% of 112
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering column develops a popping or clicking sensation when turning that worsens into a loud clunking noise over time.
  • Steering wheel feels loose with noticeable play, and the vehicle wanders or drifts side to side even at low speeds.
  • Steering vibrates or shakes, especially at highway speeds above 60 mph, sometimes accompanied by a rattling coupling.
  • Steering feels excessively tight or notchy, snapping into position when turned slightly, making the car hard to keep straight.
  • Owners report the steering coupler failing well before 60,000 miles and compare it to a recalled coupler used on other Hyundai and Kia models.

When 2013 Hyundai Azera steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2016, latest Jan 25, 2024.

2013 Hyundai Azera steering complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2016Aug 2019Feb 2020Sep 2020Jun 2021Jun 2022Sep 2023
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Jan 2024; peak Jul 2022 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Hyundai Azera

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Azera model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20065 (3%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20091 (4%)
  6. 20101 (13%)
  7. 20114 (20%)
  8. 201238 (51%)
  9. 201333 (29%)
  10. 20149 (19%)
  11. 20153 (33%)
  12. 20163 (20%)
  13. 20175 (42%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA lists 33 steering complaints for the 2013 Azera, which is 29% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Hyundai Azera steering coupler?
No. The JSON shows no related recalls listed for this steering issue, even though several owners mention a similar coupler recall on other Hyundai and Kia models.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Azera is 61,000 miles.
Did the 2013 Azera steering issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries associated with the steering complaints on the 2013 Azera.
How does the 2013 Azera compare to other model years for steering complaints?
The 2012 Azera had more steering complaints (38, or 51% share) than the 2013 model, while later years like 2014-2017 had fewer complaints in this area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.